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Ultimate Shoulder Self-Stretching Techniques Video Playlist

How To Stretch Shoulders -Six Easy To Follow Videos

Follow these playlist video examples of our fitness expert Laura and see the proper ways to stretch your Shoulders. We recommend stretching your shoulders using all 6 techniques at our YouTube video channel. These stretching techniques are low in impact but high in results.

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Sciatica

Activities to Avoid Sciatica Pain

Sciatica is a condition that occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes inflamed and irritated. Sciatica is usually felt in the buttocks, the legs, and the hips. Sciatica is caused due to various reasons. It may become a chronic issue if you treat sciatica pain properly. Here are some activities to avoid sciatica pain.

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Sitting too long?

Don’t Sit, Stretch!

It doesn’t matter where you are sitting, office, at home, in front of the TV, or at school, sitting harms your health.  What matters most is how long you sit. Why Sitting Too Long is Bad? Sitting for long periods without getting up can have devastating effects.  You increase your risk for heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and even some types of cancer. Sitting too long is also bad for your

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Shoulder Stretching Anatomy

What is Fascia and Why Is It Important?

There is a part of our anatomy that you do not hear about very much.  Without it, you would not be able to move.  It is an essential part of your body and, taking care of it can improve your physical health.  What is it?  It is called fascia (pronounced fah-shah). What is Fascia? Fascia is a type of tissue that is composed of collagen fibers. You can think of it as a giant connected web throughout

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Hydration for Stretching

The Link Between Hydration and Stretching

Water is essential to life.  Plain and simple.  Without water, your body couldn’t function.  Water regulates your body temperature, helps your brain function, and cleanses the body of waste.  Being hydrated also helps with movement.  Drinking enough water is vital when you have a stretching routine. Hydration and Muscles- Your muscles are 70% water.  The more hydrated your muscles are,

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Gain better Posture from Stretching

Can Stretching Improve My Posture?

Through time, we tend to develop poor posture.  Sitting all the time and looking at the computer or cell phone can cause muscles to tighten.  Your head, neck, and shoulders begin to move forward and, you hunch forward.  With proper stretching, you can help improve poor posture. Why Stretching Is Important – We often think about stretching as a way to warm up before we exercise. 

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Time to Stretch

Static, Dynamic, and Ballistic Stretching; What’s the Difference?

When you think about stretching, the standard workplace or exercise stretches come to mind.  There are, however, three different types of stretching that can help improve your overall wellness, reduce pain, and add flexibility. Static stretching is what people typically think about when flexing comes to mind.  Static stretching is when you hold a position for 30 to 60 seconds like a typical leg

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